1999 Volkswagen Bora vs. 1988 Volkswagen Golf II
Dimensions Comparison

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1999 Volkswagen Bora (1J2)Change Car
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1988 Volkswagen Golf II (5-door, facelift 1987)Change Car
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Here’s how the 1999 Volkswagen Bora and the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II compare in size:

In terms of length, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora measures 4376 mm (172.28 in), making it 336 mm (13.23 in) (7.7 %) longer than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 4040 mm (159.06 in). Looking at width, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora spans 1735 mm (68.31 in), which is 35 mm (1.38 in) (2.0 %) broader than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1700 mm (66.93 in). As for height, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora stands at 1446 mm (56.93 in), giving it an extra 31 mm (1.22 in) (2.1 %) compared to the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II at 1415 mm (55.71 in).

Overall, the 1999 Volkswagen Bora is longer, wider and taller than the 1988 Volkswagen Golf II.

Length
4376 mm172.3 in
4040 mm159.1 in
Width
1735 mm68.3 in
1700 mm66.9 in
Height
1446 mm56.9 in
1415 mm55.7 in

1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
4376 mm172.3 in 🟒 +336 mm+13.2 in (+8.3%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Side View Left
4040 mm159.1 in πŸ”΄ -336 mm-13.2 in (-7.7%)
1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
1735 mm68.3 in 🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.1%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1700 mm66.9 in πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)
1999 Volkswagen Bora Preview
1446 mm56.9 in 🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%)
1988 Volkswagen Golf II Front View
1415 mm55.7 in πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%)
1999 Volkswagen Bora
1988 Volkswagen Golf II

Side-by-Side Specs: Dimensions, Weight & More

General Info

Body Style:

Sedan
Hatchback

Model Year:

1999
1988

Production:

1998-2005 Discontinued Model
1987-1991 Discontinued Model

Dimensions

Length:

4376 mm172.3 in
🟒 +336 mm+13.2 in (+8.3%) - 🟒 +391 mm+15.4 in (+9.8%)
3985-4040 mm156.9-159.1 in
πŸ”΄ -391 mm-15.4 in (-8.9%) - πŸ”΄ -336 mm-13.2 in (-7.7%)

Width:

1735 mm68.3 in
🟒 +35 mm+1.4 in (+2.1%) - 🟒 +70 mm+2.8 in (+4.2%)
1665-1700 mm65.6-66.9 in
πŸ”΄ -70 mm-2.8 in (-4.0%) - πŸ”΄ -35 mm-1.4 in (-2.0%)

Width (Folded Mirrors):

-
-

Width (Opened Mirrors):

2018 mm79.4 in
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Height:

1446 mm56.9 in
🟒 +31 mm+1.2 in (+2.2%) - 🟒 +41 mm+1.6 in (+2.9%)
1405-1415 mm55.3-55.7 in
πŸ”΄ -41 mm-1.6 in (-2.8%) - πŸ”΄ -31 mm-1.2 in (-2.1%)

Ground Clearance:

-
-

Trunk Capacity:

340-455 liter12.0-16.1 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -5 liter-0.2 cu ft (-1.4%) - 🟒 +225 liter+7.9 cu ft (+97.8%)
230-345 liter8.1-12.2 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -225 liter-7.9 cu ft (-49.5%) - 🟒 +5 liter+0.2 cu ft (+1.5%)

Trunk Capacity (Max):

670-785 liter23.7-27.7 cu ft
πŸ”΄ -475 liter-16.8 cu ft (-41.5%) - πŸ”΄ -245 liter-8.7 cu ft (-23.8%)
1030-1145 liter36.4-40.4 cu ft
🟒 +245 liter+8.7 cu ft (+31.2%) - 🟒 +475 liter+16.8 cu ft (+70.9%)

Weight Specifications

Curb Weight:

1165-1570 kg2568-3461 lbs
🟒 +60 kg+132 lbs (+5.4%) - 🟒 +660 kg+1455 lbs (+72.5%)
910-1105 kg2006-2436 lbs
πŸ”΄ -660 kg-1455 lbs (-42.0%) - πŸ”΄ -60 kg-132 lbs (-5.2%)

Maximal permitted Weight:

1710-1970 kg3770-4343 lbs
🟒 +140 kg+309 lbs (+8.9%) - 🟒 +600 kg+1323 lbs (+43.8%)
1370-1570 kg3020-3461 lbs
πŸ”΄ -600 kg-1323 lbs (-30.5%) - πŸ”΄ -140 kg-309 lbs (-8.2%)

Roof Load:

75 kg165 lbs
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Tire Specifications

Rims Size:

15-inch rims:
  • 6J x 15
  • 15
16-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 16
  • 16
13-inch rims:
  • 5J x 13
  • 5.5J x 13
14-inch rims:
  • 6J x 14
15-inch rims:
  • 6.5J x 15

Tire Size:

  • 195/65 R15 (W:195 | H:65 | D:15)
  • 205/55 R16 (W:205 | H:55 | D:16)
  • 155/65 R13 (W:155 | H:65 | D:13)
  • 175/70 R13 (W:175 | H:70 | D:13)
  • 185/60 R14 (W:185 | H:60 | D:14)
  • 195/50 R15 (W:195 | H:50 | D:15)

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